Fatal crash

Speeding BMW driver kills man on Bedford

Near midnight on Bedford Avenue, a 19-year-old BMW driver tore through the dark and hit a 61-year-old man crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died in the street.

1fatality
December 5, 2022date
11:54 p.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, a 19-year-old man driving a 2007 BMW sedan north on Bedford Avenue late at night hit a 61-year-old man who was crossing at a location without a crosswalk or signal. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene.

People

  • Pedestrian killed

    Age 61; Male; Pedestrian location: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection; Pedestrian action: Crossing; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Sedan

    2007 BMW -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Unsafe Speed

Where

Bedford Ave

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